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Occupational Therapy History Matters

@othistorymatters.bsky.social
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Spent three years (July 2021-July 2024) ranting and raving about electic mix of #OccupationalTherapy histories from around the world on Twitter. Now mainly editing and creating on Wikipedia.

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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Let's be loud and proud of #OTHistorymakers everywhere! How else can we mark, and learn from their pioneering spirit and contributions?
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Fun fact & connections with @AOTAInc @AOTFoundation *Owens OTR, qualified Philadelphia School *en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clare_S._… cared for Owens daughter during WW2 *got donations from Boston & Philadelphia Schools for war *scholarship funded by her adopted daughter Renee Achter
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Welcome to Wikipedia: Dr Alice Constance Owens! So many firsts: *English, Diploma qualified #OccupationalTherapist *Principal #DorsetHouse *Chair Association now @theRCOT *Founded Liverpool School *Hosted @thewfot planning meeting *PhD en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_C...
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Alice Constance Owens - Wikipedia
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Cardiff City Mental Hospital is also renowned for setting up one of the first, #OccupationalTherapy departments in the UK in 1930. Read about the remarkable life of Patricia Sunderland: bulletin.ukahn.org/patricia-sun...
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Patricia Sunderland: an Irish Registered Mental Nurse and pioneer of occupational therapy – The UKAHN Bulletin: ISSN 2049-9744
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Thanks @socwhistory.bsky.com for marking the amazing contributions of Jane Addams. She is recognised as a pioneer-proponent of #OccupationalTherapy too. www.hst-journal.com/index.php/hs...
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The contributions of Jane Addams on the development of occupational therapy | History of science and technology The journal History of Science and Technologyjournal History of Science and...
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Thanks @skyebarbic.bsky.social for sharing a powerful and persuasive call for action - about the past and future of mental health #OccupationalTherapy in Canada.
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Essential, challenging reading: The shadow side of #OccupationalTherapy: Necropower, state racism and colonialism. Well done Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy for balancing positive narratives and critically exposing our flawed #OTHistory doi.org/10.1080/1103...
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The shadow side of occupational therapy: Necropower, state racism and colonialism
In the Global North, advances in occupational therapy benefitted unduly from the oppression, disablement and suffering of thousands of people in the South (and beyond). To prevent the recurrence of...
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Wow! Only read the blog but this research is mind-blowingly relevant for #OccupationalTherapy #OccupationalTherapists Please share, read and tell us what you think. Blog: scienceblog.com/visiting-a-m... Research fee to read in Innovation in Aging doi.org/10.1093/gero...
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Visiting a Museum Once a Week Slows Biological Aging as Much as Regular Exercise
Methyl molecules attach to DNA at predictable sites across the genome, accumulating over a lifetime in patterns so regular that researchers can read them
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Thanks for following up intriguing connection. Matron King, from @whitchurchhospital.bsky.social was amongst a group of nurses on a passenger list. They left UK at end of June and returned at the end of July. Significant because OT formally started in USA in 1917 and quickly spread to Canada.
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Love Matron King's sophisticated description of grading activities in 1934. It shows she understood principles of #OccupationalTherapy Wonder if it's because she, along with other UK nurses, visited Canada/USA in summer 1929. Anyone know about this tour?
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
2/2 Bookmark and use the resource as a proactive response to recent urgent call to action to make #OTHistory matter. www.emerald.com/ijot/article...
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A call to action to make occupational therapy history matter
Purpose. The purpose of this call to action to make occupational therapy history matter. Historical knowledge is a rich source of professional values and insights into the art, science and practice of...
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
1/2 Great toolkit, shared on X, thanks @sportinghistory www.sportingheritage.org.uk/content/tool... The principles and practical tips apply to preserving #OccupationalTherapy heritage too.
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A call to action to make occupational therapy history matter
Purpose. The purpose of this call to action to make occupational therapy history matter. Historical knowledge is a rich source of professional values and insights into the art, science and practice of...
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Fascinating - history of cycling.
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Fascinating - history of cycling.
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Reminds of Alice Mawerera Moyo: a trailblazer at the University of Zimbabwe in 1987. #OTHistory maker, one of the 1st black OTs in Africa. x.com/i/status/149...
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OT History Matters on X: "Wow - loved listening to Alice Mawerera Moyo. Inspiring and determind. A trailblazer: one of the 1st black OTs in Africa. What a legacy: started OT education at University of Zimbabwe in 1987; almost 300 graduates and PhDs from 2011." / X
Wow - loved listening to Alice Mawerera Moyo. Inspiring and determind. A trailblazer: one of the 1st black OTs in Africa. What a legacy: started OT education at University of Zimbabwe in 1987; almost 300 graduates and PhDs from 2011.
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
An historic moment @thewfot Congratulations to Dr Tecla Mlambo, new President @ZAOT_zw Zimbabwean delegate, active member of Occupational Therapy Africa Regional Group @OTARG_ wfot.org/news/2026/te...
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News: Tecla Mlambo, WFOT President 2026-2030 | WFOT
Dr. Tecla Mlambo, a senior lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe, was introduced as the incoming President of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists…
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Hot off the press!! 2026 @thewfot Education Standards - special section about understanding local #OccupationalTherapy history for professional identity, to honour pioneers and value culture and heritage. wfot.org/education/wf...
WFOT Minimum Standards for the Education of Occupational Therapists 2026
Sect2.1.5.  Local Occupational Therapy History p9 of 21.
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
2/2 In 2025 the Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa marked their 80th anniversary. Learn about their work since 1945 at journals.assaf.org.za/index.php/sa...
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
1/2 Patricia Vinnicombe, a South African archaeologist and #OccupationalTherapist was born OTD in 1932. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrici...
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Patricia Vinnicombe - Wikipedia
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Thanks @ChrisAlterio for marking centenary at Consolidation House. Explore his blog for critical analysis on past, present and future of #OccupationalTherapy abctherapeutics.blogspot.com/2017/06/ot-h...
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OT History in Clifton Springs!
A group of people made OT History today - pulling off an amazing day of celebration in Clifton Springs that was enjoyed by so many atten...
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Remembering the founding of #OccupationalTherapy at Consolation House on this day. x.com/i/status/203...
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OT History Matters on X: "Muchas gracias! Remembering the founding of #OccupationalTherapy How are @AOTAInc are marking their birthday?" / X
Muchas gracias! Remembering the founding of #OccupationalTherapy How are @AOTAInc are marking their birthday?
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Success with this important case. Humanities and history matters - everywhere .
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Are any of these organisations on Bluesky? @OTARG_ @COTECEurope @RevistaTOG @cadbto @OTJRJournal @IndianJournalOT @AusOTJournal @CJOT_RCE @BJOTeditor @AOTAInc
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
These biases apply to all #OccupationalTherapy research right? What are we @theWFOT, national professional associations and journal editors doing about it? Please share and tell. PS ignore advert and go to story in British Medical Journal www.bmj.com/content/392/...
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Language and geographical bias limits global health research
Research in global health must expand its scope beyond English language publishing to ensure inclusivity, writes Abdourahmane Ndong Each time I engage with global health research I am reminded of ho...
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
A pioneer #OccupationalTherapist with an amazing legacy. Learn about her life and contributions to #OccupationalTherapy across the world. We've expanded her biography. Enjoy. Be inspired to commemorate notable occupational therapists with an entry on Wikipedia too en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clare_S...
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Clare S. Spackman - Wikipedia
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Yes it did! Thanks Bluesky
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Testing copy & paste from X, as duplication is tedious! Update about Helen S Willard on Wikipedia. x.com/i/status/202...
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OT History Matters on X: "Yes you did! See the spike in views of Willard's Wikipedia entry around 7-8th February, when we expanded her biography. Guess who is next? Yes, Clare Spackman. https://t.co/zxTKVbQIYl" / X
Yes you did! See the spike in views of Willard's Wikipedia entry around 7-8th February, when we expanded her biography. Guess who is next? Yes, Clare Spackman. https://t.co/zxTKVbQIYl
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Approaching a grim anniversary: 24 February 2022, Putin announced a "special military operation" to "demilitarize and denazify" Ukraine. acleddata.com/series/confl...
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Conflict Watchlist 2026
ACLED’s Conflict Watchlist highlights 10 countries and regions projected to face armed conflict, political unrest, and humanitarian emergencies in 2026. Each country and regional report assesses the s...
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Tack for sharing important research #WFOT2026
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Endings ##WFOT2026 Thanks to all the delegates for sharing their excitement and learning from beautiful Bangkok amongst global community of #OccupationalTherapy personnel. Special thanks to @thewfot team and organisers for another fabulous World Congress.
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Ooh - neat app. Shared #WFOT2026
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Thanks for sharing here too! Is this the UK contingent at #WFOT2026?
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Welcome! Team work at the heart of rehabilitation. #WFOT2026
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Stunning poster reveals - shares so much #WFOT2026
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Great to see 1st post about #WFOT2026 Pride too Samantha Shann, @thewfot President
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Great to see Canadian contingent #WFOT2026 One of @thewfot founder members in 1952
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
We're listening in Bangkok and beyond #WFOT2026
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Doing, a simple but powerful message #WFOT2026
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Thanks, unfortunately the 17 year lag is cited ad nauseum!
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Really ... wow numbers and need #WFOT2026
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
The 17 year lag is 26 years old! #WFOT2026 www.frontiersin.org/journals/hea...
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Frontiers | Does the “17-year gap” tell the right story about implementation science?
The challenges of implemen9ng and sustaining evidence-based organiza9onal and system changes have been well documented. Over the past three decades, the fiel...
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Remember this announcement at #WFOT2022? We do!! Eagerly awaiting an update ink #WFOT2026 about collating the #OTHistory in each country for 75th WFOT anniversary. Please share any breaking news!
Announcement in Paris about a 'collation of the global history of occupational therapy' to mark the 75th anniversary of the World Federation.
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Great to see colleagues at #WFOT2026 sharing photos from Bangkok
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Remember what was else was happening in October 1962? Evidently, some delegates wanted to leave early! history.state.gov/milestones/1...
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Milestones in the History of U.S. Foreign Relations - Office of the Historian
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
It all begins today 09.02.2026 Opening ceremony #WFOT2026 in Bangkok #OTHistory: can't resist sharing JFK's welcome message to 1,100 delegates in Philadelphia at the 3rd Congress in 1962. Let's make the profession even stronger!
Special message,signed John F Kennedy, from the opening of the World Congress in Philadelphia 'the tremendous power of occupational therapy in rebuilding the shattered hopes of sick and disabled people is well known'
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
It's Education Day #WFOT2026 in Bangkok. Lots of learning! #OTHistory thread re rare #OTHistory education did for Education Day, Paris. Please share recent history research into any aspect of #OccupationalTherapy education, anywhere ... x.com/i/status/156...
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OT History Matters on X: "2/13 A thread with 10 papers showcasing some rare histories of #OccupationalTherapy education. They are from America, Brazil, England and Ireland. Apologies, most are behind paywalls." / X
2/13 A thread with 10 papers showcasing some rare histories of #OccupationalTherapy education. They are from America, Brazil, England and Ireland. Apologies, most are behind paywalls.
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
PS Many thanks to @AOTA.bsky.social for restoring the 'centennial' website. The '100 most influential' is vital public evidence of notability for Wikipedians. Amazing how many were taught and/or mentored by Helen S Willard.
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Did you watch this space? Hope you liked the expanded biography of Helen Smith Willard on Wikipedia. Who's next? Written by us or anyone else - would love to know. Will Wikipedia - as a high impact tool - be discussed next week #WFOT2026 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_S...
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Helen S. Willard - Wikipedia
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
2/2 The Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland has annual award in Ann Beckett’s name to ‘showcase occupational therapists’ practical occupation based interventions’, see www.aoti.ie/about-us/Ann...
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About Us | Ann Beckett Award | The Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland
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Occupational Therapy History Matters @othistorymatters.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
1/2 Ann Beckett, the first Diploma qualified occupational therapist to work in Ireland, was born OTD in 1927. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Bec...
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Ann Beckett - Wikipedia
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